Fujifilm FinePix XP130 Preview

Fujifilm has announced its latest rugged XP Series point-and-shoot camera, the FinePix XP130.

In terms of the basics, we've got a 16MP image sensor with a 5x optical zoom lens (28mm to 140mm equivalent) with Full HD Video Recording up to 60fps in a body that's been ergonomically designed for those wearing gloves, because you can take this camera down to depths of 65 feet. Around back, there's a 3.0" LCD display with an anti-reflective coating to help you see under the sea.

In those terms, it's a fairly standard rugged camera, but the fun stuff here is all in the features. Bluetooth and Wireless LAN will allow you to remotely control the camera via a free app and/or wirelessly print to compatible Fujifilm printers. There are also 11 Art Filters for still photographs (7 for video) as well as Time-Lapse modes and a built-in Interval Timer (something the Sony A7R3 doesn't even have!) plus other fun modes like Cinemagraph and Motion Panorama 360°.

All in all, the FinePix XP series is affordable and great for traveling families (especially with kids) who need a camera they don't have to worry about complicated gear. 4K video would be nice, but it's unnecessary for most folks who will look at this camera.

KEY FEATURES

Waterproof up to 65 feet/20 meters

Shockproof to 5.7 feet/1.75 meters

Freezeproof to 14°F/ -10°C

Dustproof

16.4MP back-illuminated CMOS sensor and

5x FUJINON 5x optical zoom lens

28mm wide-angle setting

Intelligent Digital Zoom

3.0" LCD monitor with anti-reflective coating

Full 1080/60p HD video

Dedicated movie recording button

Wind Filter

Scene Recognition Mode

Underwater and underwater macro functions

Electronic Level

Eye Detection

Interval Timer Shooting

Burst Mode (up to 10 fps)

Advanced Burst Mode (up to 60 fps)

TimeLapse Video (10fps, 30fps or 60 fps)

Cinemagraph Mode

Motion Panorama 360°

Advanced Filters (11 for stills, 7 for video recording)

Wireless Connectivity

Bluetooth® Pairing

Wireless LAN connectivity

Smartphone Transfer

FUJIFILM Camera Remote app (for remote control of the camera)

Instax SHARE SP-2 or SP-3 compatible

PRICING & AVAILABILITY

The Fujifilm FinePix XP130 will be released in March (2018) with a $229.95 MSRP.

COLOR OPTIONS

While the Sky Blue option is featured at the top, here are the other four color options, including Dark Silver, Lime Green, White, and Yellow:

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